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A deep dive into Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Windows 8 Consumer Preview is one of the biggest changes that Microsoft has made to Windows, moving it from an operating system aimed at a single class of hardware (PCs and laptops) to one that spans a wide range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones.

By Preston Gralla | 06 March, 2012 05:04

Tags: Desktop Apps, Microsoft, mobile, Mobile OSes, operating systems, software, Windows

Windows 8: What you need to get started

Early yesterday, Microsoft shipped the Consumer Preview for Windows 8, the drastically different refresh of the venerable operating system.

By Gregg Keizer | 01 March, 2012 22:54

Tags: App Development, Microsoft, operating systems, software, Windows

9-year-old plots his fifth Microsoft certification

Born with a passion for computing, 9-year-old Marko Calasan hasn't wasted any time becoming a high-tech pro with four Microsoft IT certifications.

By Denise Dubie | 05 February, 2010 17:01

Tags: certification, Microsoft, Windows 7

Is Windows 7 the last major chapter in Windows story?

Microsoft Windows 7 may represent the last ever, large in-mass upgrade of the Windows client environment and define the line where the desktop PC was no longer the center of the end-user universe, according to IDC.

By John Fontana | 17 December, 2009 08:40

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7

Fix the most common Windows 7 upgrade problems

Experienced PC users know that not every operating-system upgrade goes smoothly -- but that bit of understanding does little to offset the annoyance we feel when we're faced with seemingly unresolvable installation problems. Windows 7 has presented some users with a few serious upgrade bugs of its own. Don't worry: We'll explain how to exterminate them.

By Robert Strohmeyer | 02 December, 2009 01:50

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows 7 upgrade

Windows 7 inspired By Mac? Here's the guy who said so

It may be the biggest snafu Microsoft's seen since Vista.

By JR Raphael | 13 November, 2009 10:14

Tags: Mac OS X, Windows 7

Windows 7's top 10 must-have downloads

Windows 7 may be brand spanking new, but that doesn't mean you can't find free or cheap tools to tweak its settings, add features, or smooth an upgrade from XP or Vista. We've compiled a list of ten valuable software tools -- many of them free -- that can make your Win7 experience a lot more rewarding.

By Jeff Bertolucci | 03 November, 2009 01:40

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7

Which Windows 7 is right for your business?

Now that Windows 7 is here, you have some decisions to make. Microsoft has a virtual smorgasbord of options to choose from and it can get a little tricky trying to figure out which flavor of Windows 7 you should choose.

By Tony Bradley | 03 November, 2009 04:11

Tags: Windows 7

Windows 7 64-bit users living in a 32-bit World?

Just as with Windows Vista, one of the big questions you face when going to pick up a new computer is whether to install the 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7.

By Ian Paul | 03 November, 2009 06:13

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7

Windows 7: A day 7 scorecard

It's been almost a week since Windows 7's official launch, and a ton of information and opinion is out there surrounding Microsoft's latest operating system. On the one hand, you have positive reports of Windows 7 helping extend battery life, installed on new PCs with less crapware, and offering a more intuitive interface. But users are also complaining about annoying issues like delayed driver support for peripheral hardware and upgrade bugs.

By Ian Paul | 29 October, 2009 07:00

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7

PC vs. Mac deathmatch: Snow Leopard beats Windows 7

I have a confession: I'm a switcher. My long journey with Windows, which began even before Windows with MS-DOS, ended with Windows Vista. While so many others navigated the Vista debacle by sticking with Windows XP, I gave Vista a try -- and gave up. I leapt to the Mac OS.

By Curtis Franklin Jr. | 26 October, 2009 21:05

Tags: snow leopard, Windows 7

Windows 7 and you: Wait for the service pack?

For many, the official release of a new Microsoft operating system--such as Windows 7--is just the starting of a clock. They will not buy the new OS until Service Pack 1 is released.

By David Coursey | 26 October, 2009 11:55

Tags: Windows 7

Your Windows 7 upgrade: why and how

Having trouble deciding whether to upgrade to Microsoft's newest? If so, you may be better off waiting. Upgrading to Windows 7 is not a no-brainer for most users.

Windows 7 Migration: Four Planning Tips

Despite enterprise affinity for the sturdy and reliable Windows XP, it's all but inevitable that Windows 7, shipping next week, on Oct. 22, will see significant business adoption in 2010. That's due to both Windows XP's age and the timing of PC hardware upgrade cycles. Analysts at research firm Gartner expect corporate demand for Windows 7 to gain full momentum by the end of 2010.

By Shane O'Neill | 19 October, 2009 11:47

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows 7 upgrade

Windows 7 launch parties fizzle

Are you just waking up and nursing a hangover after hosting one of those wild Windows 7 launch parties? No? Well, you at least attended one, right? Invited to one but had a scheduling conflict??

By Tony Bradley | 24 October, 2009 06:18

Tags: Windows 7

What you should know about upgrading from XP to Win 7

Now that Windows 7 is here, the three out of four users who have rejected Windows Vista and clung to the tried and true Windows XP can breathe a sigh of relief and consider moving to the new flagship operating system.

By Tony Bradley | 24 October, 2009 11:35

Tags: Windows 7

Microsoft gets set to spin Windows 7

With the countdown now on for the official shipment of Windows 7 next Thursday, Microsoft and friends have been cranking up the proverbial hype machine, but not without a few clinks and clanks along the way.

By Jacqueline Emigh | 17 October, 2009 08:01

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7

OS deathmatch: Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7

It's the best of times if you're a lover of operating systems, with the nearly simultaneous release of Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" (available right now) and Microsoft's Windows 7 (available Oct. 22). This leads to the inevitable debate: Which is the better operating system, Windows 7 or Snow Leopard?

By Preston Gralla | 01 September, 2009 09:11

Tags: Apple, Microsoft, snow leopard, Windows 7

Snow Leopard versus Windows 7

Snow Leopard’s Finder and Windows 7’s Explorer have strikingly similar interfaces, with quick-search fields in the upper-right corner, path bars (OS X’s is optional and can be switched on in the View menu), and sidebars that provide easy access to various common locations on your computer.

By Nick Mediati | 28 August, 2009 15:00

Tags: Mac OS X, snow leopard, Windows 7

Windows 7 RTM -- a closer look

Now that Microsoft's Windows 7 has reached the release to manufacturing (RTM) stage, it's time to take a close look at all the features of the upcoming operating system.

By Preston Gralla | 14 August, 2009 08:22

Tags: Microsoft, Windows 7